Asteroids named after people called Emil
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(4912) Emilhaury
Emil W. Haury (1904-1992), preeminent scholar of the prehistory of the American Southwest, received many academic awards in recognition of his achievements. Under his leadership from 1937 to 1964, the department of anthropology of the University of Arizona rose to national prominence.Discovered 11 November 1953 by Indiana University, Brooklyn
(14627) Emilkowalski
Emil Kowalski (1918-1994) of Syosset, New York, though not a scientist himself, encouraged and fostered the discoverer's childhood interest in observational astronomy and space technology.Discovered 7 November 1998 by R. A. Kowalski, Zephyrhills
(15262) Abderhalden
Swiss physiologist Emil Abderhalden (1877-1950) lectured at the University of Halle during 1911-1945. He contributed more than 1000 articles to the physiologic chemistry of metabolism, created the basis of modern dietetics, discovered the defensive enzymes against exogenous proteins and promoted social welfare.Discovered 12 October 1990 by Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D., Tautenburg
(15343) Von Wohlgemuth
Emil Edler Von Wohlgemuth (1843–1896) was leader of the Austro-Hungarian polar expedition of 1882. He stayed with his crew for one year on the pack at Jan Mayen island station. Twelve people and a doctor lived in a winter-proof shelter built in Pula, studying meteorology, geomagnetism and northern lights.Discovered 15 August 1994 by Farra d'Isonzo, Farra d'Isonzo
(15378) Artin
Emil Artin (1898-1962) was an Austrian-German mathematician who lived for some years in the United States and made important contributions to abstract algebra, including the theories of rings and of braids.Discovered 7 August 1997 by P. G. Comba, Prescott
(20322) Emilwilawer
Emil Wilawer (b. 1993) is a Polish astronomer working on physical properties of asteroids. He is a specialist in asteroid phase curve determinations using dense lightcurves and sparse data from surveys including the Gaia mission.Discovered 20 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(65685) Behring
Emil von Behring (1854-1917) is considered the founder of the science of immunology. In 1901, he received the first Nobel Prize in medicine for his work on serum therapy, especially its application against diphtheria and tetanus.Discovered 10 October 1990 by Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D., Tautenburg
(82559) Emilbrezina
Emil Březina (1975-2012) was a Czech amateur astronomer and a longtime associate at the Vsetín Observatory, to which he dedicated most of his time and energy. He was engaged in observing comets, meteors and extreme meteorological events. His other interests included photography, jazz music and mountain hiking.Discovered 28 July 2001 by P. Pravec, OndÅejov